Do You Drink Soft Drinks?

July, 4, 2019 by Dr Vidya Varathan Dental Care

Many people enjoy consuming soft drinks. While the occasional soft drink is acceptable, consuming them long term can be detrimental for your health. With more and more research being dedicated to the effects of junk food on the human body, the real ramifications of soft drinks on a person’s health are becoming more clear. Drinking sodas have already been linked to a number of diseases like obesity and diabetes. Now, it has been shown that they are also extremely harmful to a person’s oral health.

Bacteria requires a certain amount of sugar and an acidic environment to be able to multiply. Both of these conditions are met by drinking sodas or soft drinks, which are full of artificial sugar and are very acidic. This can lead to dental problems such as cavities and plaque, and in extreme cases, even tooth decay. Here are some things to remember